On Saturday, May 11, Tim Luma says he expects to lead members of America’s 911 Foundation, Inc. and guests on a 50-mile ride to honor his wife — who worked for 19 years as the assistant to the township manager in Towamencin — through Bucks County.

“If I dwell on what happened and not get back in the saddle, then I become a victim,” he said.

Sharon Luma died from injuries sustained in the crash, which occurred nearly one year ago in Longswamp Township, Berks County.

She was a passenger on the motorcycle driven by Timothy when it was struck by a car driven by Alexa Nisiotis, of Macungie, on May 12, according to information provided by the Pennsylvania State Police.

Sharon and Tim Luma were both thrown from the motorcycle, according to state police.

“I was busted up pretty good,” said Tim Luma, who returned full time to his job as a superintendent at Werth and Company, Inc. in January.

The Sharon Luma Memorial Ride — which is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Ottsville Fire Hall at 249 Durham Road in Ottsville — will take participants on a ride to the Garden of Memories, an official 9/11 memorial site, in Yardley.

The riders — upon their return to the fire hall — will participate in a pig roast, according to the event flier.

Towamencin officials and some residents are eager to participate in the fundraiser, even though few ride motorcycles, according to township Manager Rob Ford.

“Everyone here is buying up tickets for the pig roast,” Ford said. “This cause was very important to Sharon.”

The nonprofit foundation — created in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center — funds a college scholarship program for children of active first responders and assists emergency organizations with funds, materials, equipment and volunteers when necessary, according to its website.

Tina Young, a foundation member and a friend of the Lumas, called the event an ideal way to celebrate Sharon’s memory and raise as much money as possible for the organization.

“It’s very fitting,” Young said. “Sharon loved life in general believed very strongly in fund raising and helping other people.”

For more information on the Sharon Luma Memorial Ride contact Tina Young at 215-536-0917 or Tim Luma at 215-538-5314.

For more information on the America’s 911 Foundation visit www.americas911ride.org.